The Magic of Oz
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1919 · Est. 5.5 hour read

The Magic of Oz

By L. Frank Baum, John R. Neill (Illustrator)

Part of the Oz series

A magical word threatens Oz. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the chaos?

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269 pages· 39,114 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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In Oz, Kiki Aru discovers a word that transforms anyone. Recruited by the vengeful Nome King, he plots against Princess Ozma. As Dorothy and the Wizard search for a birthday gift, they face magical chaos in the Forest of Gugu. Will they thwart the Nome King's revenge, or will Kiki's power conquer Oz?

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There’s trouble once again in the land of Oz!The mischievous boy Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word–Pyrzqxgl–can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, Kiki has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends.While Ozma’s court plans a spectacular celebration for her birthday, Dorothy and the Wizard set out with the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger to find a gift for their beloved princess. But in the Forest of Gugu they become entangled in the wicked plans and magical transformations of Kiki and the Nome King.Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? Or will Kiki’s incredible powers finally give the Nome King the revenge he has craved for so long?This deluxe reproduction of the rare first edition features all twelve of Oz artist John R. Neill’s beautiful color plates, along with his nearly one hundred black-and-white drawings, making this the perfect present for Oz fans old and new.There’s trouble once again in the land of Oz! A mischievous boy named Kiki Aru has discovered a magical word–Pyrxqzgl–that can transform him and anyone else into whatever Kiki demands. Worse yet, he has been recruited by the villainous Nome King in his latest attempt to get revenge on Princess Ozma and all her friends. Can Dorothy and the Wizard stop the evil-doers before they conquer Oz? This deluxe edition features the complete original text, color plates, and black-and-white drawings.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
269
Words
39,114
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
1110L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7.3
F&P level
~Z
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
53959
Publication
Published
September 29, 1999
First published
January 1, 1919
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688149772

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